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Self Harm

Film Threat
Story by Michael Talbot-Haynes
scrn logline
A disturbed man's descent into self-destruction takes a sinister turn in this raw, uncompromising indie thriller that blends '90s drug movie grit with Dostoyevskian doppelgänger drama.
beat sheet
  • First-time director Edward Gusts channels the lo-fi expressionism of '70s and '80s indie gems, transporting viewers into the grim, murky world of his deeply troubled protagonist, Nick.
  • Gusts' assured editing and knack for pacing keep the film's dark, unrelenting exploration of mental anguish and self-destruction from becoming a slog, instead crafting a harrowing, roller-coaster-like viewing experience.
call sheet
Edward Gusts, Nick (Edward Gusts), Cal (Gerard Griesbaum), Susan E. Kelejian, Rick Williamson, Self Harm
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